Aaron W Way, D.O.
Aaron W Way is a Family Medicine specialist based in Wakefield, RI with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 21 years in family medicine, Aaron W Way, D.O. is a long-established family medicine physician in Wakefield. A Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie graduate since 2005, he brings 21+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 19% of reporting doctors in Rhode Island
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in Rhode Island
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 264dNPPES updated 2025-09-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline
Contact & Location
Practice Location
55 Cherry Ln Ste 1b, Wakefield, RI 02879-3617
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.18%
Rhode Island avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.9 pts)
4.18% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.5%
Rhode Island avg: 85.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in Rhode IslandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
316
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
543
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,739
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $573k
Percentile rankings compared against 74 reporting peers in Rhode Island.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$36 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Aaron W Way's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Sep 1, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (Class of 2005)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Aaron W Way
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Aaron W Way for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Wakefield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aaron W Way
NPI records show Dr. Way as active with telehealth listed in Wakefield, RI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (401) 284-4555.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Aaron W Way
Practice Location
55 Cherry Ln Ste 1b, Wakefield, RI 02879-3617
Mailing Address
55 Cherry Ln Ste 1b, Wakefield, RI 02879-3617
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